1
a
chiefly British
: salon sense 1
b
chiefly British
: an often elaborately decorated public hall
c(1)
: a usually large public cabin on a ship (as for dining)
(2)
: the living area on a yacht
d
chiefly British
: salon sense 4
e
: barroom
2
3
Examples of saloon in a Sentence
cowboys drinking in the saloon after their work was done for the day
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The hotel’s adobe-style buildings are interconnected, with paths weaving between the rooms, a moody saloon, and the breezy restaurant.
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Rosecrans Baldwin, Travel + Leisure, 12 Apr. 2025
By 1885 the new settlement’s population soared to more than 2,000, and hotels, restaurants, blacksmiths, saloons, shops and more lined both sides of Main Street, Second and Third Avenues.
—Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 6 Apr. 2025
The Sand Lot Brewery, a renowned saloon in the corner of right field, will unveil a 30th Anniversary Lager in honor of the stadium, as well as a shandy and two other beers.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 4 Apr. 2025
Everything is included from an on-site saloon (with bowling alley), extensive wine and cocktail list with local options, al fresco cowboy breakfasts and daily rotating meals.
—Alissa Fitzgerald, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
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Rosecrans Baldwin, Travel + Leisure, 12 Apr. 2025
By 1885 the new settlement’s population soared to more than 2,000, and hotels, restaurants, blacksmiths, saloons, shops and more lined both sides of Main Street, Second and Third Avenues.
—Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 6 Apr. 2025
The Sand Lot Brewery, a renowned saloon in the corner of right field, will unveil a 30th Anniversary Lager in honor of the stadium, as well as a shandy and two other beers.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 4 Apr. 2025
Everything is included from an on-site saloon (with bowling alley), extensive wine and cocktail list with local options, al fresco cowboy breakfasts and daily rotating meals.
—Alissa Fitzgerald, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for saloon
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“Saloon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/saloon. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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